ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND ITS IMPACT ON BUSINESS OPERATIONS: A QUANTITATIVE INVESTIGATION

Environmental management is the methodical strategy adopted by enterprises to reduce their environmental effect and promote sustainable practises. It includes a variety of tactics and efforts intended at decreasing waste, preserving resources, and lowering pollution. Effective environmental management practises may have a significant influence on corporate operations. Firstly, it helps businesses comply with environmental regulations and standards, avoiding potential legal liabilities and penalties. Secondly, it enhances the reputation and brand image of the company, as consumers increasingly favour environmentally responsible businesses. Thirdly, it fosters operational efficiency by optimizing resource usage, reducing costs, and improving productivity. Furthermore, environmental management practices encourage innovation and the development of eco-friendly products and services, opening up new market opportunities. Ultimately, by aligning business operations with sustainable principles, environmental management contributes to the long-term viability and success of businesses while preserving and protecting the planet for future generations. The researcher had considered 204 people from different business sectors to know the impact of environment management on business operations and concludes that there is significant impact of environment management on business operations.